Artículo
Subcutaneous clostridial infection in Adelie penguins in Hope Bay, Antarctica
Fecha de publicación:
01/2007
Editorial:
Springer
Revista:
Polar Biology
ISSN:
0722-4060
e-ISSN:
1432-2056
Idioma:
Inglés
Tipo de recurso:
Artículo publicado
Resumen
During the 2000-2001 breeding season in Hope Bay, Antarctica, two adult Adelie penguins were found dead with lesions compatible with subcutaneous clostridial infection. Clostridium cadaveris was isolated from the musculature and the subcutaneous tissue of one of these two penguins, whereas Clostridium sporogenes was isolated from the subcutaneous tissue of the other penguin. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus spp. were isolated from both animals. This is the first report of subcutaneous clostridial infection in Antarctic Adelie penguins.
Palabras clave:
Clostridial Infection
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Adelia Penguin
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Antarctica
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Articulos(IGEVET)
Articulos de INST.DE GENETICA VET ING FERNANDO NOEL DULOUT
Articulos de INST.DE GENETICA VET ING FERNANDO NOEL DULOUT
Citación
Nievas, Victorio F.; Leotta, Gerardo Anibal; Vigo, Germán Blás; Subcutaneous clostridial infection in Adelie penguins in Hope Bay, Antarctica; Springer; Polar Biology; 30; 2; 1-2007; 249-252
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